Batwoman Elegy

Batwoman Elegy: Deluxe Edition 

by Greg Rucka and J.H. Williams III

Bibliographic Information: Rucka, Greg and J.H. Williams III, Batwoman Elegy: Deluxe Edition. NY: DC Comics, 2010. Hardcover.
ISBN 13: 978-1-4012-2692-3. $24.99 US. 192 pages. 

Honor:

• Eisner Award Nominee for best Penciller/Inker and Best Cover Artist

Annotation: Part origin story, part class action tale, Batwoman (aka Kate Kane) is out for revenge. Follow Batwoman as she defends Gotham City and fights for her own life. This is a beautifully drawn graphic novel and is great for older young adults, ages 17 and up. It is an excellent addition to any public library. 

Wrap Back to the Title / Graphic Form / Book Whisper: Batwoman’s been drugged, stabbed in the heart, her mother and sister were murdered, oh, and her girlfriend just broke up with her. Learn the origins of Batwoman  [flip through pages 10 – 20 to show the first fight between Alice and Batwoman, and to show the teens the beautiful and large illustrations] and follow her journey for revenge as she tries to stop the insane Alice, who takes her cues from Alice in Wonderland, from poisoning all of Gotham City. And on the way, Batwoman may have to battle some supernatural creatures. How long can she soldier on before the people of Gotham are singing Batwoman’s Elegy? 

Useful Links: 
Debi Linton from the feminist website, the F word, writes an excellent review of the novel, focusing on the authors’ modern take on Batwoman. 

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Young Adult Interview:

Reah L.: I read the comic book Maximum Ride and I didn’t really like it. I like fiction that has action and magic in it. I wouldn’t read a graphic novel, or another comic book because they don’t really express the thoughts of the characters. I like reading Sarah Dessen, she’s my favorite.  I use Facebook, but I don’t use Twitter. I do have an iPhone, so I use Facebook a lot on it.- 14 years old